ATLANTA – State Representative John LaHood (R-Valdosta) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Whip Team. Rep. LaHood was appointed to serve on the whip team by House Majority Whip Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
“Being a member of the Majority Caucus Whip Team allows me to get an early look at major legislation in the pipeline and gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of its impact, which I am then able to share with my colleagues,” said Rep. LaHood. “I appreciate being trusted with this position of influence and am honored to serve in this capacity.”
“I’m excited to have Rep. LaHood return as a member of the Majority Whip Team,” said Whip Kelley. “During his time in the House, Rep. LaHood has proven himself to be a dedicated public servant who has earned the trust of his colleagues. I know he will use this leadership role to continue to advance legislation that moves Georgia forward and protects our shared Georgia values.”
Members of the whip team are responsible for monitoring legislation as it moves through both chambers of the General Assembly and helping their fellow House members understand the details of bills and resolutions.
The Majority Caucus Whip Team also includes State Representatives Mark Newton (R-Augusta), Chief Deputy Whip; Vance Smith (R-Pine Mountain); Stan Gunter (R-Blairsville); Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville); Houston Gaines (R-Athens); Noel Williams (R-Cordele); Ginny Ehrhart (R-Marietta); Dale Washburn (R-Macon); and Buddy DeLoach (R-Townsend).
Representative John LaHood represents the citizens of District 175, which includes Brooks County and portions of Lowndes and Thomas counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 and currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Game, Fish & Parks Committee and Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development. He also serves as Secretary of the Human Relations & Aging Committee and is a member of the Health & Human Services, Science and Technology and Information and Audits committees.
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